NEW: Providence - Who Got Laid Off Today?

NEW: Providence - Who Got Laid Off Today?

A number of top-level people in Providence government lost their jobs today, as the city attempts to grapple with its fiscal emergency. Here’s the list of eliminated positions, some of which were already vacant:

Name   Department and/or Position   Salary

CITY POSITIONS

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• Kehinde Adegoke Human Resources $53,361.31
• Edward Lebby Dept.of Public Works: Traffic Engineer $82,824.56
• Linda Painter Planning Dept: Deputy Director of Planning and Policy $97,717.62
• Richard Silva Fire Dept: Deputy Fire Marshall $88,389.60

SCHOOL POSITIONS

• Kim Rose, Chief of Communications $114,769.75
• Steve Tremblay, Director of Facilities, Plant Operations $92,990.87
• Kevin Patterson, Facilitator of District Reform, High School Reform $73,711.82
• Spencer Dickinson, Special Assistant, Superintendent's Office $95,000

Note: Dickinson has taken a new position at a lower salary as Human Resources Administrator.

City and Schools: Vacant Positions Eliminated

Fire Department Director of Training, $85,789 - $88,389
Fire Department Investigative Officer, $85,789 - $88,389
Deputy Assistant Fire Chief, $85,789 - $88,389
School Chief Financial Officer, $120,235

* One position is not listed here because person is out of the country and has not been officially notified by HR. The salary is $100,584.48.

* All layoffs are immediate, except for Kevin Patterson, which is effective April 30.